👀 #ICYMI 👀

LockBit leader unmasked and sanctioned: A leader of what was once the world’s most harmful cyber crime group has been unmasked and sanctioned by the UK, US and Australia, following an NCA-led international disruption campaign ➡️ nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/news/lockbit-l…

#Cronos

NCA officers worked tirelessly alongside West Yorkshire Police, Crown Prosecution Service and law enforcement partners in Pakistan to identify Khan’s location, culminating in his arrest and extradition.

Our thoughts are with Sharon’s family and Teresa, who have shown immense strength over 18 years.

James Babbage, Director General for Threats at the NCA spoke to BBC Newsnight about Op #Cronos and the unmasking of the LockBit ransomware group leader LockBitsUpp as Dmitry Khoroshev.

NCA International Deputy Director Tom Dowdall was in Madrid to mark the bicentenary of Policía Nacional.

In the past 12 months joint NCA and Spanish National Police activity resulted in:
90 arrests
17 tonnes of cocaine seized
9 firearms seized
€650k in cash seized

#BicentenarioPolicia

As well as uncovering the real-world identity of LockBitSupp, Op #Cronos has given the NCA and partners a deep insight into LockBit’s operations and network.

Dmitry Khoroshev and his LockBit network thought they were anonymous. Here's what they've really been up to.